Turnagain Arm Trail Run 2002

Turnagain Arm Trail follows a road that was used for supplies when Alaska Railroad was constructed in early 1900's.

 
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Turnagain Arm Trail Run 4/8 miler starts at Potter with the 4 miler ending at McHugh Creek and the 8 miler at Rainbow. 
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Starting line for race is somewhere around here. The pavement you see is about the only pavement on the course. 
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The first trail sections are wide gravel. This is before the start. 
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Typical trail sections are dirt with some roots and occasionally rocks. 
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Section of roots. 
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Closer view of roots. They actually were not as bad as anticipated. 
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Boardwalk through wet area. This photo is the reverse direction of the race. When coming through here during the race, some of the steps aren't as obvious because of the low light angle, and the wood blending with the lower layers. 
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Finish line from the "done" side. 
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Turnagain Arm from trail.